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4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />SECTION 18.48.150 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS <br />A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide reasonable regulations for the <br />development of accessory dwelling units (aka "second dwelling units") in certain areas and <br />on lots developed or proposed to be developed with single-family residential dwellings. <br />Such accessory dwelling units contribute needed housing to the community's housing stock <br />and promote housing opportunities for the persons wishing to reside in the city of Colton. <br />In addition, the regulations in this ordinance are intended to promote the goals and policies <br />of the city's general plan and comply with requirements codified in the state planning and <br />zoning law related to accessory dwelling in residential areas, including California <br />Government Code Section 65852.2. <br />B. DEFINITIONS. <br />1. "Accessory dwelling unit" means a residential dwelling unit that is detached from, <br />attached to, or located within the living area of an existing primary dwelling unit, <br />and that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons. An accessory <br />dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in California Health and <br />Safety Code section 17958.1, and a manufactured home, as defined in section 18007. <br />2. "Living area" is defined as the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including <br />basements and attics, but not including a garage or any accessory structure. <br />3. "Public transit" means a fixed -route bus line or rail line with passenger stops located <br />no more than %2 -mile from accessory/second unit. <br />4. "Architecturally and historically significant district" means any of the City's six <br />historic districts <br />C. Effect of Conforming Accessory/Second Dwelling Unit. An accessory or second dwelling <br />unit that conforms to this chapter shall: <br />1. Be deemed an accessory use or an accessory building and not be considered to <br />exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located; <br />2. Be deemed a residential use that is consistent with the general plan and the zoning <br />designations for the lot; <br />3. Not be considered in the application of any ordinance, policy, or program to limit <br />residential growth; and <br />4. Not be considered a new residential use for the purposes of calculating connection <br />fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service. <br />D. Locations Permitted. <br />Except as provided in subparagraph (2), accessory/second dwelling units may be <br />permitted in the following zones: V -L, R-1, R-2, R-3/4, M-U/D, and M-U/N. <br />